What does the cryptic crossword clue "Colin, shivering, reluctant to appear in minimal garment (9)" mean?

The definition is "garment". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COLIN (synonym="COLIN") + LOTH (synonym="reluctant") = LOINCLOTH; definition: "garment" The answer is LOINCLOTH.

Colin, shivering, reluctant to appear in minimal garment (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29623 | 13 Across | 2025-02-20 flower

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